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Timing Is Everything
By Dr. Robert Hamas Ongoing Monitoring of Silicone Breast Implants Gains Media Attention Timing is everything if not the only thing: By definition: Merriam-Webster; timing is the ability to select the precise moment for doing something for optimum effect. We are all...
Silent Rupture: A Problem For Some Women More Than Others
Silent ruptures aren’t just a regularly occurring event that happens to all women. Silent ruptures happen to woman with breast implants, but more specifically women with silicone gel breast implants. Studies Show Rupture Rates are Very Different Breast implants, no...
9 Reasons Women Love IDEAL IMPLANT
So you’re thinking about getting a breast augmentation and don’t know where to start? We get it. There’s lots to consider about getting a breast augmentation, from the type of implant, size of implant, choice of surgeon, and the different safety and risk factors....
Study: 300,000 U.S. Women With Silicone Gel Breast Implants May Have Rupture and Not Know It
SURGICAL TIMES REPORTS: Just over 10½ percent of 584 women with current-issue silicone gel breast implants who participated in a recent study were found to have a silent rupture which they were unaware of. The study, financially supported by Ideal Implant...
5 Factors To Consider For Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation continues to be one of the most popular elective cosmetic procedures in the U.S. today. About 300,000 women get cosmetic breast implants each year, adding to millions who already have them. Those are pretty impressive numbers. But the numbers do...
Part 3. Breast Augmentation with IDEAL IMPLANT – A Patient Perspective
Part 3 - Undergoing the Surgery I scheduled my surgery for early June and adjusted my work schedule accordingly, with the understanding that I would be taking things very easy the first five to seven days and sidelined from working out in any way, shape, or form for a...
Part 2. Breast Augmentation with IDEAL IMPLANT: A Patient Perspective
Part 2 - Finding a Surgeon As I began looking for my physician, the first order of business was to find a board-certified plastic surgeon with experience. Of equal importance was connecting with someone who understood my goals, respected my concerns, and was willing...
Part 1. Breast Augmentation with IDEAL IMPLANT: A Patient Perspective
Part 1 - Making the Decision Like most women, I am eager to look my best and work persistently to thwart the aging process: I exercise regularly, eat wisely, and log a solid eight hours of sleep (most nights). But at 57 years of age, I’m forced to face one harsh...
Structured Saline vs. Silicone Implants: Cost Isn’t the Only Concern
For years, breast augmentation patients have chosen between the natural look and feel of silicone gel implants and the simplicity of saline implants. Many women felt torn having to compromise on either beauty or security. Now, women’s options have evolved. If you’re...